There can be some confusion for a novice. In the US, people refer to a wine as a Cabernet, or a Pinot Noir. This is the varietal. In France, one refers to a nice Bordeaux, meaning a wine which is usually composed mainly of Cabernet Sauvignon, but is grown in the region called Bordeaux. Often called the king of wine grapes, this varietal is rich in tannins, and provides the strength and complexity necessary to make a wine that's good for aging in a cellar.